Dave Kane
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Have you ever considered co-authoring a book? I think that your writing style would mesh in a wonderful way with Brandon Sanderson. I understand that it could be a huge challenge, but it's been really successful (in my opinion) in the past. Just a wild thought. :)
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Dave, This is something my wife (the business genius) keeps saying I should do. It'd be a good way to cross-pollinate my readers and another author's readers, a win-win for all.
The problem...I don't play well with others, especially when it comes to writing. I'm very particular and would constantly be editing areas of the book written by "the other guy/gal," and that would be frustrating for both of us. Quite frankly it would be a nightmare.
That said, for aspiring authors out there, I highly recommend the practice for the same reasons Robin want's me to do it. If you can play well with others it could mean a great opportunity.
Thanks for asking Dave.
The problem...I don't play well with others, especially when it comes to writing. I'm very particular and would constantly be editing areas of the book written by "the other guy/gal," and that would be frustrating for both of us. Quite frankly it would be a nightmare.
That said, for aspiring authors out there, I highly recommend the practice for the same reasons Robin want's me to do it. If you can play well with others it could mean a great opportunity.
Thanks for asking Dave.
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Christomir Rackov
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Now that I've listened to "Professional Integrity", I'm even more convinced that you could be a great author of detective fiction, if you ever decided to try it. I had already noticed in the Riyria books some elements and devices, and some writing skills, that are typical of that genre. And Royce could be a great detective, besides being a great criminal... So, have you ever thought of writing detective fiction?
Dan
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Michael J. Sullivan:
My question is this. Why have you done this to me Michael? I had a lineup of books to go through that had been set for a few months. Then I had to go and listen to your shorts on Audible. Now I'm downloading a Theft of Swords on there as we speak, set to go through. Now You've added another minimum 6 books to the top of my reading list. Thank you.
Kyle
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I saw where you said you used Scrivener. I've been thinking about buying it for a while now but I've been hesitant because I don't really know anybody with experience using it. What do you like about the program and what are its drawbacks? Are there any kinds of writers you think it's best suited for or is it fairly well a cover-all recommendation?
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